Willie Vang is Minnesota Heat's Founder and Boys Premier Program Director. He is a 2005 graduate of Irondale High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of St. Thomas, majoring in secondary education with an English emphasis. As a college freshman he came up with the idea of starting the Minnesota Heat. From 2006-2010, he led his own Heat Elite team to numerous championship and final four finishes in AAU, regional, and national tournaments. His executive oversight includes final approval of all rosters, tournament oversight, coach recruitment, fundraising, and public relations.